Seattle DJ Wesley Holmes delivers a seamless and beautiful journey through dancefloor jams both new and old, kicking off with a trio of iconic 1980s songs before gliding through contemporary-heavy selections that carry a similar uplifting and infectious spirit.
Kevin Morby is one of 27 artists including Cherry Glazzer, Devendra Banhart, Palehound, Briana Marela, TORRES, and Dolly Parton that are contributing to a compilation from podcast More Perfect that dissects the 27 Amendments of the U.S. Constitution
Plus hear the re-released single "World Tour 2018." The trio's upcoming sophomore album Time 'n' Place is said to be out "v soon."
In celebration of the release of their fourth full-length album 'Masana Temples,' Tokyo's Kikagaku Moyo shares some of their favorite songs spanning psychedelic rock, drone rock, acid folk, and more on their hypnotic guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.
"Mixing pop and politics" (as Billy Bragg would say) is a centuries' old tradition, and there are more songs out there than we could possibly list, but we hope this selection helps motivate you to get out there and keeps you entertained while you wait.
The song initially appeared as a bonus track for a special edition of 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool alongside the rejected James Bond theme "Spectre."
In honor of International Women's Day, Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver shares some of her favorite songs by women.
Sound & Vision host Emily Fox spoke with the Boston-based musician about their new album, which was partially written while in rehab, and discovering their own identity through writing songs.
Portland based psych-folk singer-songwriter Jackson Boone delivers a fantastic performance from his cosmic new record "Natural Changes" live from the KEXP studio on Audioasis with DJ Sharlese. Recorded 06/15/2015 - 4 songs: Dolphin Turned Into A Cat, Moonbeam, Runaway, Open.
Lucius returns to the KEXP airwaves with a special live performance from the Triple Door showcasing their impressive range as vocalists, musicians and songwriters. Recorded 2/11/2014 - 9 songs: Go Home, Don't Just Sit There, Genevieve, Tempest, Until We Get There, How Loud Your Heart Gets, Wildewo…
Indie pioneers Pixies enter the KEXP live performance space for this set that spans their entire career from 1989's "Doolittle" to 2014's "EP 2". Recorded 2/18/2014 - 4 songs: Snakes, In Heaven/Andro Queen, Greens and Blues, Monkey Gone To Heaven.
Jen Cloher’s self-titled record isn’t just her most dynamic, it’s likely her most self-reflective as well. Joining DJ Morgan in the KEXP Live Room, Cloher and her band run through four songs off her self-titled record.
Michelle Zauner's second album as Japanese Breakfast, 2017's Soft Sounds From Another Planet, may have a space-adjacent angle to many of its songs, but it's all a lens to an intimate, personal LP that cuts to the bone.
On Destroyer's latest album, ken, Bejar's synth-soaked set of songs is full of side-eyed bewilderment and cutting turns of phrase, all of which is on display in this session with DJ Cheryl Waters in the KEXP Live Room.
Issaquah, Washington’s Whitney Ballen writes quietly disarming songs that twist and crush with each new verse. Ahead of the release of her debut album, You're A Shooting Star, I'm A Sinking Ship, Ballen and her band join DJ Sharlese on Audioasis for a performance of four tracks from the record. Re…
Today’s song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "Le Soleil Dans Le Monde” by Domenique Dumont, from the 2018 album Miniatures de auto rhythm on Antinote.
Today's song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is "Dylan Thomas" by Better Oblivion Community Center, from the 2019 album Better Oblivion Community Center on Dead Oceans.
Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is "Hard to Kill" by Bleached, from the 2019 album Don't You Think You've Had Enough? out July 12th via Dead Oceans.
Today’s song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "His-Story Moves in Circles" by Arre! Arre!, from the 2019 album Tell Me All About Them on PNKSLM Records.
Today’s song, selected by DJs Larry Rose, Stas THEE Boss, Brit Hansen, and DJ Riz in honor of Pride, is "Spectrum" by MHYSA, from the 2017 album fantasii on Halcyon Veil Records.
